Sheerwater, Surrey Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sheerwater, Surrey.
Surrey · England · settlement
About Sheerwater
Sheerwater is a residential suburb of Woking in Surrey, nestled between West Byfleet and Horsell. Defined by the Basingstoke Canal to the north and the South West Main Line to the south, this linear neighbourhood features diverse green spaces and spans 92 hectares. The area also includes a business park and light industry at its south-western end, making it a notable location for planning applications within the region.
Population: 3,603
District: Woking
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £491,200 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Woking
- Parliamentary constituency: Woking
- LSOA: Woking 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sheerwater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sheerwater.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Sheerwater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Sheerwater.
- - Sheerwater Estate Albert Drive Sheerwater Woking Surrey
Approval of details pursuant to Conditions 34 (Access and Visibility), 51 (EV Charging) and 100 (BREEAM) of planning permission PLAN/2018/0337 for Revised Application Information and Description - Hyb
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Sheerwater Estate Albert Drive Sheerwater Woking Surrey
Approval of details pursuant to Condition 88 (Leisure Centre BREEAM) of planning permission PLAN/2018/0374 for the Sheerwater Regeneration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 17 Bateson Way Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5LE
Non-material amendment to planning permission PLAN/2025/0920 (Erection of a single storey rear extension (part retrospective) and front porch and canopy) to add an obscure glazed kitchen window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 90 Blackmore Crescent Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5NS
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for retention of rear outbuilding. Proposed replacement of existing windows with roller shutter doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 118 Albert Drive Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5UA
Formation of a new vehicular access and associated change of use of amenity land.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 125 Albert Drive Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5QY
Prior notification for a single storey rear extension to extend a maximum depth of 6.0m, maximum height of 3.0m and a maximum height of eaves of 3.0m.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 1 Wakehurst Path Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5NT
Section 73 application to vary Conditions 4 (Surface Water Drainage) and 5 (Approved Plans) of planning permission PLAN/2021/0910 (Erection of part two storey, part single storey rear extension and al
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Longhurst 481 Woodham Lane Woking Surrey GU21 5ST
Certificate of Existing Lawful Development for a rear outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 23 Lambourne Crescent Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5RG
Certificate of Proposed Lawful Development for a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 155 Albert Drive Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5QY
Formation of a new vehicular access, associated change of use of amenity land and creation of new hardstanding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 17 Bateson Way Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5LE
Erection of a single storey rear extension (part retrospective) and front porch and canopy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 23 Bentham Avenue Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5LF
Section 73 application for the variation of Condition 3 of PLAN/2025/0164 (Erection of a part two-storey, part single-storey rear extension and single storey front extension along with the formation o
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 7 Dartmouth Avenue Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5PD
Erection of signage to south and east elevations comprising internally illuminated vinyl fascia and lettering, and non-illuminated vinyl wraps (Amended Description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 4 Henslow Way Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5RA
Erection of a part single, part two-storey rear extension. Porch to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Mesa 12 The Gateway Woodham Woking Surrey GU21 5SL
Non Material Amendment to PLAN/2024/0896 (Erection of a two storey side extension and attached garage following demolition of existing garage. Alterations to fenestration.) to add a door in the Left S
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Warnborough House 9 Woodham Gate Woking Surrey GU21 5AY
Erection of a single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 9 Hanbury Path Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5RB
Erection of a single storey front and side extension. Fenestration alterations and replacement of all windows and doors (amended plans and description).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 118 Albert Drive Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5UA
Retrospective planning permission for rear outbuilding.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 9 Woodham Gate & 501 Woodham Lane Woking Surrey GU21 5AY
Erection of a single storey side extension to No.9 Woodham Gate and demolition of the existing dwelling currently known as No.501 Woodham Lane, Woking, GU21 5SR
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 118 Albert Drive Sheerwater Woking Surrey GU21 5UA
Retention of a single storey front extension and first floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Woking | Date: 2025-04-01
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A brief summary of Sheerwater in Surrey
Sheerwater is a residential suburb of Woking in Surrey, nestled between West Byfleet and Horsell. Defined by the Basingstoke Canal to the north and the South West Main Line to the south, this linear neighbourhood features diverse green spaces and spans 92 hectares. The area also includes a business park and light industry at its south-western end, making it a notable location for planning applications within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,603. It sits within the Woking district.
Property prices in Sheerwater show an average sale price of £491,200, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sheerwater a particularly low-crime area.
Sheerwater has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Basingstoke Canal, Old Avenue, West Byfleet. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sheerwater includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Horsell Common SSSI, Basingstoke Canal SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Thames Basin Heaths. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sheerwater planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Sheerwater
In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Sheerwater. Of these, 68% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Sheerwater.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Sheerwater slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sheerwater were full planning applications (29), discharge of conditions (13), tree works (11). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 medium-scale applications, 59 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 13 applications
- Awaiting decision: 28 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.